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PATCH

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Patch is a Labrador Retriever,Basenji, Keeshond MixIn the following pages, you will learn about:

KEY BREEDS DETECTED

KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE, AND BEHAVIOR

HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED

OTHER POSSIBLE MIXED BREED SIGNATURES

PREDICTED WEIGHT

HOW TO UPLOAD A PHOTO AND SHARE YOUR STORY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE

YOU HAVE A LABRADOR RETRIEVER, BASENJI, KEESHOND MIXThe Wisdom Panel Insights computer algorithm performed over seven million calculations using 11 different models(from a single breed to complex combinations of breeds) to predict the most likely combination of pure and mixed breeddogs in the last 3 ancestral generations that best fit the DNA marker pattern observed in Patch. The ancestry chartdepicting the best statistical result of this analysis is shown in the picture below.

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*Breed detected, however at a lower confidence. Such results are not included in accuracy calculations.


LABRADOR RETRIEVERHEIGHT:

21 - 24 in

WEIGHT (SHOW):

55 - 66 lb

WEIGHT (PET):

49 - 77 lb

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The Labrador Retriever can trace its roots to the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The breed dates back to atleast the seventeenth century when they were known as the Lesser Newfoundland. The breed is believed tohave descended from the extinct St. Johns Water Dog which was a cross between native water dogs and theNewfoundland. Labrador Retrievers were initially trained to retrieve fishing nets from the cold waters of theNorth Atlantic. Fisherman brought them to England in the nineteenth century where they were lauded for theirswimming, retrieving and hunting skills. The Earl of Malmesbury is believed to have coined the name Labradorin order to differentiate them from their Newfoundland ancestors. During the 1800s, a heavy dog tax in Canadaand quarantine laws in Britain drastically cut the number of Labradors in the U.K., but a good breeding programreplenished the stock. Labrador Retrievers were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917.

The Labrador Retriever comes in solid black, chocolate, and yellow. The yellow varies from a pale cream toa rich red fox color. Some Labradors also have white chest blazes. The Dudley variant is where the nose ispink, though this is quite rare. Non-AKC registries sometimes recognize a Silver Variant though this may beclassed as chocolate by the AKC.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE LABRADOR RETRIEVER TRAITS IN PATCH?

Usually happy-go-lucky, calm, or easygoing dogs,though some may be energetic.

Usually friendly and are generally good familydogs.

Labrador Retrievers enjoy dog sports such asagility, hunting, tracking, rally and competitiveobedience; retrieving and swimming.

Quite food motivated, which may make it easierto teach the Labrador Retriever to drop retrieveditems not intended for play.


BASENJIHEIGHT:

15 - 17 in

WEIGHT (SHOW):

17 - 28 lb

WEIGHT (PET):

16 - 34 lb

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The Basenji breed are descendants of the wild dogs of ancient India. It is possible that the breed was developedin Egypt as companion dogs during the time of the Pharaohs. Drawings found in Egyptian tombs suggest thatthe Basenji dates back at least five thousand years. The Basenji is a small, lightly-built, short-backed dog,which was appreciated for its ability to hunt vermin. The Basenji has also gained a reputation as an excellentguarding, hunting and retrieving dog. Another unique trait of the Basenji is that they do not bark; althoughthey do make other dog sounds, such as whining, whimpering and growling. The breed was discovered in thelate nineteenth century by western explorers who took them back to England. In 1936 the Basenji produceddescendants that were called the Congo Terriers and in 1937 they were introduced into the United Statesby English breeders. From that point on, the breeds numbers continued to increase. The American KennelClub officially recognized the Basenji in 1943.

The Basenji coat varies between chestnut red, pure black, both, or brindle (black with red stripes). The breedis generally particolor with white markings across the chest, feet, and tail. The black mask or black saddleare also frequently seen traits in this breed.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE BASENJI TRAITS IN PATCH?

Athletic, intelligent, energetic and playful dogs.Quick learners with reward-based training, whichhelps them to enjoy dog sports such as lurecoursing, agility, tracking, and rally obedience.

May be aloof or reserved around strangers. Maychase wildlife and climb fences.

Although Basenjis dont bark they are capableof making other vocalizations like yodeling andhowling in addition to other traditional dogsounds.


KEESHONDHEIGHT:

17 - 19 in

WEIGHT (SHOW):

30 - 48 lb

WEIGHT (PET):

28 - 60 lb

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The Keeshond, a breed related to the Samoyed, Chow Chow, Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz, was bredsometime between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to watch over the homestead and hunt wildlifefor its master. The breed was well known in the Netherlands by the eighteenth century, and was commonlyemployed as a river boat and barge watch dog, as well as a companion pet. In Germany the Keeshond is knownas Wolfspitz; in France as the Chiens Loup; in Italy as the Lupini; and in Holland as the Keeshonden. Theofficial name given to the breed from the English Breed Club was Keeshond. The Keeshond found in the UnitedStates are descendants of British breeding. In 1929, Carl Hinderer of Baltimore, Maryland bred the first litterof Keeshonds in America. The Keeshond was then registered by the American Kennel Club in 1930, and in1935 the Keeshond Club of America was formed.

The Keeshond is a mixture of gray, black and cream with black banded hairs creating the wolfish shading.The gray may be different shades from silver to wolfgray, and the undercoat may be pale gray or cream. Traitssuch as a black mask or "spectacles" of color around the eyes are frequently visible in this breed.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE KEESHOND TRAITS IN PATCH?

Alert, intelligent, playful, and usually friendlydogs that are generally good with children.

Keeshonden seem to enjoy dog sports such asflyball, agility, rally and competitive obedience.

Eager to learn and responds well to reward-basedtraining using treats or favorite toys.

Can have a tendency to bark.


HOW ARE KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS INHERITED?THE INFLUENCE OF BREEDS ON APPEARANCEThis report reveals the breeds detected in your dogs DNA. It also includes checklists of physical traits associatedwith these breeds. Breeds can combine their influences in countless, fascinating ways. Its a unique combinationthat makes your dog one-of-a-kind.Your dog may behave like - or strongly resemble - just one of the breeds in its makeup, but - much more commonly- your dogs looks and personality will blend aspects of these breeds. Consider the example below...

In this example, you can see how many of Frankiesphysical traits are due to a blending of breed influences.

FEATHERINGThe longer hair on thelegs, tail and around theears, is due to dominantmodifier genes availablefrom the ShetlandSheepdog.

BLACK PIGMENTThis coloring in thenose, eye rims, lips andpads on the feet is dueto one copy of the blackgene variant, availablefrom all three ancestralbreeds.

WHITE SPOTTINGThis is due to a lack of pigment andis often found in the extremities (feet,chest, face, etc.), but can also extendover more of the body. It can be due tomany genes including those found inthe three ancestral breeds here.

BRINDLE COAT COLORThe black and tan striping in Frankiescoat is a dominant trait coming fromone copy of the brindle gene variant.This is available from the ItalianGreyhound, Parson Russell Terrier andShetland Sheepdog.

SHORT HAIRThis is due to one copyof the gene variant fromthe Italian Greyhound orthe Parson Russell Terrierthat is dominant over thelong coat gene from theShetland Sheepdog.

Wisdom Panel found these breeds in our example dog Frankie:

For additional information, watch an illustrative video at http://youtu.be/UAcPOch4-C8 - it provideseducational content around canine DNA, the basic blueprint for life, and a closer look at inheritedgenes.


WHAT DOES THE MIXED BREED ANCESTRY MEAN FORPATCH?

A portion of Patchs ancestry was predicted to be mixed beyond 3 generations. While it is difficult toidentify strong breed signals in this mixed portion, the 5 breeds with the strongest statistical likelihoodidentified in the analysis of your dogs DNA are listed below.

The breeds are listed by the relative strength of each result in the analysis with the most likely at the topof the list. One or more of these breeds could have contributed to the genetic makeup of the ancestorsindicated by the mixed breed icon. Note that it is highly unlikely that all these breeds are present inPatchs ancestry.

There could also be a breed or breeds present in the mixed breed component that cannot be detected withthe current database of over 200 breeds.

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Saluki

AustralianCattle Dog

PembrokeWelsh Corgi

ShetlandSheepdog

For more information about how Wisdom Panel Insights is performed, please see the HOW WISDOMPANEL INSIGHTS WORKS section later in this report.


PREDICTED ADULT WEIGHT PROFILE:Based upon the breeds detected in Patchs ancestry and the genetic markers analyzed by Wisdom Panel Insights,as well as the information provided that Patch is Male and Neutered, we have calculated the likely weight that Patchshould reach when an adult. The Wisdom Panel Insights target weight profile is presented as a range based on theunique mix and proportion of breeds detected.

The adult weight is predicted to be between 43 - 66 lbs.

Many factors can influence an adult dogs weight, including sex and neuter status. Both of these factors have beenused to calculate the predicted weight profile. Another major influence on canine weight is body condition score,which is a factor of your dogs lifetime nutrition and exercise regimen. If your dogs body condition is different fromthe ideal body condition score, we anticipate that your dog might be under (if underweight) or over (if overweight)the weight predicted by Wisdom Panel Insights.

To learn more about assessing body condition score, please use the Royal Canin Body Condition Score Chart:http://www.royalcanin.co.uk/products/products/dog-s-body-condition2

More information on this can be found at: http://www.wisdompanelpro.com/sizeprediction/

CUSTOMIZE YOUR DOGS CERTIFICATE:You can now include a photo of your dog on your certificate. Simply go to: http://www.wisdompanel.com/test_status_checker/ or go towww.wisdompanel.com and click on the TEST STATUS CHECKER box at the top Enter your last name and test sample ID # Click on the UPLOAD PHOTO button Follow the pop-up instructions to upload your dogs photo

BECAUSE YOU LOVE YOUR DOG - SHARE THEIR STORY!

Join our online community of dog owners and share your dogs Wisdom Panel Insights story with the world. AtWisdomPanel.com you can: Register your dog and upload photos into our Wisdom Panel photo gallery at:http://www.wisdompanel.com/photo_gallery/ Get help to show off your dogs breed profile on your blog, Facebook and Twitter

Use these details tocreate your dogs profileat wisdompanel.com:

Owner: Amy MitchellReport Code: 3000080420

You can also post your story on our Facebook page, DoggieDNA, and dont forget to follow us on Twitter!


Thank you for using Wisdom Panel Insights to uncover the story of yourdogs ancestry!Congratulations on taking the steps to learn about Patchs ancestry and to understandwhat breeds are in your mixed breed dog using Wisdom Panel Insights! Knowing yourdogs breeds is more than a novelty - it is a medical necessity. Each breed in your poochsgenetic paw print has unique health concerns you should know about so that you canprovide a lifetime of excellent care.

We recommend discussing your dogs ancestry report with your veterinarian, as he or she can help you use yourWisdom Panel Insights report to help better care for Patch. The next time you visit your veterinarian, consider askingthese questions in addition to any you come up with on your own:

Are there any specific issues that may be relevant to my dogs well-being?

Are there any special techniques that may help in training a dog with this particular mix?

Are there any particular dietary considerations to bear in mind for a dog like mine?

HOW WISDOM PANEL INSIGHTS WORKSThe process started when you sent a sample to our laboratory, where the DNA was extracted from the cells andexamined for the 321 markers that are used in the test. The results for these markers were sent to a computer,that evaluated them using a program designed to consider all of the pedigree trees that are possible in the lastthree generations. The trees considered include a simple pedigree with a single breed (a likely pure-bred dog), twodifferent breeds at the parental level (a first-generation cross), all the way up to a complex tree with eight differentgreat-grandparent breeds allowed.

Our computer used information from over 200 breeds and varieties from our breed database to fill these potentialpedigrees. For each of the millions of combinations of ancestry trees built and considered, the computer gave eacha score representing how well that selected combination of breeds matched to your dogs data. The pedigree withthe overall best score is the one which is shown on the ancestry chart. Only breeds that reached our set confidencethreshold for reporting are reported in the ancestry chart.

MORE BREED INFORMATIONVisit www.Genesis4Pets.com to find out more about your dogs health-care needs: youll feel better knowing thatyoure doing everything you can to keep your pal happy and healthy. In addition to loads of free, easy-to-understandinformation based on the latest medical research, you will receive a 50% discount on all downloadable health-carebooklets that explain the common health concerns for individual breeds. Simply enter promotional code WISDOMwhen you check out to receive your discount (expires 30 days after you receive your Wisdom Panel report).

Accessing your test status checker online also lets you view Mixed-Breed Genesis healthreports provided by VetThink which are designed to assist you to take the best possiblecare of your dog throughout its life.


TERMS AND CONDITIONSEach dog is unique and their physical and behavioral traits will be the result ofmultiple factors, including genetics, training, handling, and environment. Usinga proprietary analysis and database, Wisdom Panel 2.0 product can provideinsight into the breed ancestry of your dog. The Wisdom Panel 2.0 product isdesigned and intended to be used solely to either identify the genetic breedmakeup and predict the adult size of such a mixed-breed dog, or to confirm thegenetic profile observed in a tested dog matches a particular breed profile. Noother purpose is intended, authorized, or permitted.

Upon receipt of your sample, Mars Veterinary will analyze your dogs DNA todetermine the breed(s) present in your dogs recent ancestry. In the case of alikely purebred dog, this will involve a comparison of genetic profile in your dogto a proposed breed. In the case of a proposed crossbred dog (i.e. a dog withancestry from two different purebred parents), this will involve determining theheritage of your dogs sire and dam. In all cases this is done with a reasonabledegree of certainty.

Mars Veterinarys testing procedures are designed to provide reliable andaccurate results. Mars Veterinary is not responsible for any errors in obtainingthe swab sample or for any injuries or loss that may occur as a result.

In the unlikely event that it is not possible to determine breed history or that anerror in the analysis occurs, liability by Mars Veterinary or related companies andindividuals is expressly disclaimed. Damages, if any, are limited to the paymentactually received by Mars Veterinary for the specified analysis at issue.

Wisdom Panel 2.0 is based upon the Mars Veterinary database of validatedbreeds. If your dog contains other breeds, it may result in the identification ofbreeds, or a combination of breeds in the database, related to the breeds inyour pets history.

Many countries and provinces have breed-specific ordinances and laws that mayrequire special handling or prohibit the ownership of some dogs with a particularbreed in their genetic background. Wisdom Panel 2.0 is not intended to be usedby regulatory or animal control officials to determine whether a particular breedis legislated or banned in a particular country or province. Nor is Wisdom Panel2.0 intended to be used in any judicial proceedings. Rather, it is intended to beused as a tool or resource in determining a dog's genetic history. Neither MarsVeterinary nor any related company is responsible for compliance or notificationregarding these matters.

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